Tales of the Celtic Bards (Myth & Music) [Hardcover]

Claire Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Myth & Music | Publication Date: December 18, 2003

This is the first recreation of the mystical stories told and sung by the Celtic Bards.

Editorial Reviews

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An original and compelling retelling of some wonderful stories by an accomplished mistress of the bardic art. Unusual and refreshing, the book provides within its covers the variety and colour of a complete bardic festival. - Ronald Hutton, Professor of History, University of Bristol Claire has captured the essence of the 'Otherworld' held within these old tales and spun her own wonderful spell out of them. The result takes the reader on a completely captivating and magical journey - Philip Carr-Gomm, Chief of OBOD (Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids Of all the books I have ever read that retell the ancient myths this one is my favourite. It is as if the Bards themselves are whispering words from the past, rekindling the fire beneath the Awen's brew for a new generation. - Damh the Bard An important work that offers new insights into the role of the archetype in present-day spirituality. - Professor John Clarke, Kingston University, London. Brings the Celtic and Druidic narrative alive - Scientific and Medical Network --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Claire Hamilton is a professional Celtic harpist with several successful albums, and a writer on Celtic and Arthurian mythology and spirituality. She runs workshops which explore the dramatic presentation of myths through narrative, poetry and music. She lives in Monmouthshire, Wales.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: O Books, John Hunt (December 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903816548
• ISBN-13: 978-1903816547
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,119,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Celtic Literature, April 22, 2008

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R. Lukas "Red Bird" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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Excellent book of classic celtic literature. I have enjoyed this book very much. Be careful removing the CD though, mine was scratched trying to get it out of the plastic, so I'm missing a lot of the "mood music" that would really compliment the stories, but for sheer reading pleasure this is a great book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Lyden, September 16, 2008

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This review is from: Tales of the Celtic Bards (Paperback)

I thought this book was just great. I am a Celtic Irish fan of music, language, art, religion, culture...you name it. I am always on the look out for Irish Celtic history books that seem authentic to the culture and this book was definitly that!! I am looking really hard for the book that goes with it, The Well of Celtic Wisdom, but it seems to be out of print. I can only guess that book would be just as good. As soon as it becomes available, I would buy them both!! :)